Botanical Shawl

Now I need to start a new project.

Photos © Stephen West

This triangular shawl is knit sideways starting with a tiny corner increasing to the border. Stripes and slipped stitches decorate the linear lines of the fabric. One solid yarn combined with one self-striping yarn produce an exciting project that’s easy to knit and fascinating to watch the colors unfold. This pattern is a great beginner shawl project with simple stitches. You can stop early for a smaller shawl or knit more repeats for a larger shawl. 

The pattern is called the Botanical Shawl and you can purchase it on Ravelry. Stephen isn’t exaggerating when he says it is a great beginner shawl. I purchased the pattern and read through it. It is perfect summer knitting.

Stephen uses a solid fingering weight yarn with Zauberball Crazy.

Zauberball^® has been kicked up a notch, as two strands of the main ply have been dyed individually and then twisted together for a crazy combination! The end result is a self-striping multi-colored pattern, with a bold variegated design!

I am thinking about using Dyed in the Wool instead of Zauberball. The yarn is in a bag for now - I really need to finish something first but.....

We are sad to say that we can no longer get Namaste bags and accessories. They are being discontinued but don’t worry because they are bringing out something for the fall that you will love!

I carry my Backpack every day.

Our Maker's Backpack was mindfully designed for those who are on the constantly on the run. With plenty of room for your laptop or tablet, your latest reading book or planner, and several knitting projects, the Backpack is ideal for those who want to have all their tools at their fingertips. Crafted from vegan leather and including knitting specific features like our Lotus Yarn Feeder (turns your handbag into a yarn bowl), a key leash (doubles as a tape-measure), and a decorative tassel (equipped with an emergency stitch marker), the Namaste Maker's Backpack is designed to help you find Crafting Nirvana wherever you are.

KNITTER'S BACKPACK DETAILS:

•   Designed Specifically for Makers - Sturdy Vegan Leather - Lots of Pockets - BPA & PVC-Free
•   Comfortably fits the Namaste Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large Oh Snap Pouch (not included)
•   A padded laptop pocket, 2 interior water bottle pockets, 1 zippered pocket, and places to keep your pens, notions, phone, and wallet organized
•   3 exterior front zippered pockets to also keep your odds and ends secured, 2 exterior water bottle pockets
•   Adjustable Backpack straps and a carrying handle
•   Contains a luggage strap across the back to wrap around your rolling luggage handle as you walk through the airport

All Namaste products are on sale for 20% off. The discount is automatic on the website.

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